I've tried to read the first book and was forced to watch the movie

And frankly, I can't see the similarities.
For starters, Trip has a personality. While Bella... well, let's just say that I've found more interesting rubber plants in my life.
The Edward/Bella "love story" (being kind) is so sick that it makes Trip/T'Pol's relationship perfectly normal, sane and almost boring. Besides, I have to be sold on a pairing in the story. And I'm not sold on Bella and Edward. What on Earth do they have in common? What do they talk about (aside from how amazing, perfect, handsome, "put your adjetive here" Edward is)? The crush will fade, then what? I don't care if he's a vampire, all that mystery thing, the "danger" and other crap. I just don't buy it.

"I mean... well, you know what people call men who wear wigs and gowns, don't you?"
"Yes, miss."
"You do?"
"Yes, miss. Lawyers, miss."
The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett